Wilmington, VT Fire Department

Wilmington, VT Fire Department

Welcome to the official website of the Wilmington, VT Fire Department. This page is sponsored and maintained by the members of the Wilmington Firefighters Association.

Never forget!

“On this day…September 11th, 22 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00 am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.”

—Unknown

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.”

—President George W. Bush 2008

A dedication ceremony for the new Jake White trailhead kiosk at the Haystack Mountain trailhead.

Join the Wilmington Trails committee, Chimney Hill Owners Association and friends and family of Jake White for the unveiling of a newly fabricated trailhead kiosk. Double sided panels will display updated trail information for hikers on one side and a memorial on the other.

Jake’s daughter, Michelle O’Neil, will share a few words followed by a hike to the summit of Haystack for those interested.

This is a rain or shine event. (In case of severe weather the dedication will be moved to the Chimney Hill clubhouse.)

Click the photo below for more information!

This past labor day weekend, members of the Wilmington Fire Department cooked and delivered chicken bbq dinners to local seniors. This is an annual event that started many years ago, below is a thank you from local Nicki Steel.

Memorial Markers have been displayed!

Click here to see a gallery of the past members that received a marker. We started this program this year with 40 markers and plan on expanding each year!

PUBLIC NOTICE

BURN PERMITS

Effective Monday, April 10, 2023, a person in the Town of Wilmington shall not kindle a fire in the open air for the purpose of burning brush, weeds or grass without first obtaining permission from the Fire Warden. Violators shall be fined not more than $200.00 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. Please note that burning of trash or chemically treated wood is illegal at any time.

Burn Permits are available at the Wilmington Fire Department during week days (M-F) from 8am to 4:30 pm. You may stop by or call the Wilmington Fire Department first at the non-emergency number of 464-8022 to see if the fire chief is available to issue.

After hours (reasonable please) they are available by calling the Vermont Forest Fire Warden Scott Moore at 780-9452 or Deputy Warden Michael Mannhaupt at 774-487-4882.

Weekends- please check at the Wilmington Police Department to see if a Police Department dispatcher is available to issue permits. Please pre- plan and thank you for your cooperation.

Scott Moore, Deputy Fire Warden